Director of Data Center Solutions

Description

POSITION DESCRIPTION:

We are seeking a highly experienced and forward-thinking Leader of Data Center Solutions to lead the development and deployment of power and energy management systems across our global data center footprint. This role requires deep expertise in critical infrastructure, power quality, and hybrid edge-cloud system architectures, integrating operational technology (OT) with modern cloud platforms to ensure high resilience, observability, and sustainability.

The ideal candidate brings a blend of electrical engineering excellence and cloud-native software and data systems knowledge, with the ability to define standards, manage telemetry pipelines, and drive real-time decision-making at the edge.

RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Lead Power and Critical Infrastructure Systems

- Oversee the planning, design, and operational governance of data center power systems including UPS, switchgear, PDUs, batteries, and on-site generation assets.

- Drive high-availability designs in compliance with Tier III/IV and Uptime Institute standards.

- Implement strategies that enhance system reliability, fault tolerance, and redundancy.

2. Architect Hybrid Edge–Cloud Energy Management

- Design and deploy hybrid edge-cloud systems that combine real-time control at the edge with scalable cloud analytics on Azure or similar platforms.

- Ensure workload distribution supports low-latency, autonomous local control while maintaining cloud-based optimization and observability.

- Support edge autonomy during network interruptions with robust synchronization mechanisms.

3. Enable Full-Stack Observability

- Standardize OpenTelemetry integration across systems to ensure consistent logs, metrics, and traces from edge devices through to the cloud.

- Deliver real-time visibility into OT and IT environments to enhance uptime, incident resolution, and performance monitoring.

4. Establish Device Lifecycle and Configuration Management

- Develop scalable processes for onboarding, qualifying, and managing energy devices and telemetry infrastructure.

- Oversee the implementation of automated configuration systems with secure versioning, rollback, and provisioning controls.

5. Define and Govern Data Modeling Standards

- Lead the creation and enforcement of semantic data models and standards (e.g., CIM, IEC 61850, Brick Schema) to ensure system interoperability and structured data analysis.

- Align data standards across local controllers, SCADA/BMS systems, and cloud services.

6. Secure OT/IT Integration

- Manage integration of SCADA, EMS, and BMS systems with enterprise and cloud platforms while enforcing a zero-trust cybersecurity architecture.

- Oversee secure communication protocols and real-time threat/anomaly detection mechanisms.

7. Collaborate and Drive Innovation

- Partner with internal stakeholders and external vendors to guide innovation in AI/ML-based energy optimization, grid-interactive systems, and predictive maintenance.

- Contribute to long-term investment strategy and roadmap development for edge and cloud energy infrastructure.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

Education:

A bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering, Computer Engineering, or a related technical field is required; a master’s degree is preferred.

Experience:

Minimum 10 years of experience in power systems, energy infrastructure, or data center operations, with at least 5 years in a leadership or systems architecture role.

Electrical Infrastructure Expertise:

Strong background in designing and managing mission-critical electrical systems such as UPS, switchgear, PDUs, and on-site generation, with a focus on Tier III/IV reliability and redundancy standards.

Hybrid Edge–Cloud Architecture:

Proven experience developing and deploying hybrid edge-cloud systems for energy monitoring and control, preferably with Azure or similar cloud platforms.

Observability and Monitoring:

Hands-on experience implementing OpenTelemetry or comparable observability frameworks to enable full-stack visibility across OT and IT systems.

Data Standards and Configuration Management:

Working knowledge of semantic data models such as CIM, IEC 61850, or Brick Schema, and experience with scalable device configuration, versioning, and provisioning tools.

Cybersecurity and Integration:

Strong understanding of zero-trust architecture and secure integration of OT systems (SCADA, EMS, BMS) with enterprise and cloud IT environments.

Hanwha Q CELLS Technologies, Inc. a subsidiary of Hanwha Q CELLS, one of the world´s largest and most recognized photovoltaic manufacturers for its high-performance, high-quality solar cells and modules. It is headquartered in Seoul, South Korea (Global Executive HQ) Talheim, Germany (Technology & Innovation HQ) and Santa Clara, CA, USA (HW and SW Product Development HQ). Through its growing global business network spanning Europe, North America, Asia, South America, Africa, and the Middle East, the company provides excellent services and long-term partnerships to its customers in the utility, commercial, government, and residential markets. Hanwha Q CELLS is a flagship company of Hanwha Group, a FORTUNE Global 500 firm and a Top 7 business enterprise in South Korea.

PHYSICAL, MENTAL & ENVIRONMENTAL DEMANDS:

To comply with the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 the essential physical, mental and environmental requirements for this job are listed below. These are requirements normally expected to perform regular job duties. Incumbent must be able to successfully perform all of the functions of the job with or without reasonable accommodation.

Mobility

Standing

20% of time

Sitting

70% of time

Walking

10% of time

Strength

Pulling

up to 10 Pounds

Pushing

up to 10 Pounds

Carrying

up to 10 Pounds

Lifting

up to 10 Pounds

Dexterity (F = Frequently, O = Occasionally, N = Never)

Typing

F

Handling

F

Reaching

F

Agility (F = Frequently, O = Occasionally, N = Never)

Turning

F

Twisting

F

Bending

O

Crouching

O

Balancing

N

Climbing

N

Crawling

N

Kneeling

N

The salary range is required by the California Pay Transparency Act and may differ depending on the location of those candidates hired nationwide. Actual compensation is influenced by a wide array of factors including but not limited to, skill set, education, licenses and certifications, essential job duties and requirements, and the necessary experience relative to the job’s minimum qualifications.

- This target salary range is for CA positions only and should not be interpreted as an offer of compensation.

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